Quinoa Pilaf

5 min prep time
10servings
Quinoa Pilaf

How to Make Quinoa Pilaf

This Quinoa Pilaf is a nutrition powerhouse because quinoa provides more protein than other grains and it’s also a good source of potassium an dietary fiber.

5 min prep time
10servings
1/2 cup
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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Add the olive oil to a medium saucepan. Sauté onion and celery over medium-high heat and cook about 3 minutes or until the onions are clear.

  2. Add mushrooms and cook until brown. Add the quinoa to the pan and stir for 1-2 minutes.

  3. Slowly add the chicken broth, salt, pepper and thyme and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer. Cook 15 minutes and fluff with a fork when done.

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Nutrition facts

10 Servings

  • Serving Size
    1/2 cup
  • Amount per serving Calories 120
  • Total Fat 3g
    • Saturated Fat 0.4g
    • Trans Fats 0g
  • Cholesterol 0mg
  • Sodium 290mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 19g
    • Dietary Fiber 2g
    • Total Sugars 0g
    • Added Sugars 0g
  • Protein 5g
  • Potassium 0mg
  • Phosphorous 0mg
Ingredients
olive oil
1 tbsp
medium onion (diced)
1/2
celery (diced)
2 stalks
white (button) mushrooms (wiped clean and chopped )
1 1/2 cup
quinoa (pre-washed)
1 1/2 cup
low sodium chicken broth (fat-free, reduced-sodium)
3 cup
salt
1/2 tsp
black pepper
1/8 tsp
dried thyme
1/2 tsp

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